TP-Link Tapo C200 Pan-Tilt Security Camera User Guide

TP-Link Tapo C200 Pan-Tilt Security Camera

About TP-Link
TP-Link, a leading manufacturer of dependable networking hardware and accessories, was established in 1996 and is present in all facets of modern life. IDC, an analytical agency, has ranked the company as the top seller of Wi-Fi equipment for continuous 12 years*, with distribution to more than 170 nations and services to billions of people globally.

With a track record of stability, performance, and value, TP-Link has chosen a range of products to satisfy every user’s networking requirements. Now, as the connected lifestyle continues to develop, the business is growing now to meet and surpass demands for the future.

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to the Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera and the Tapo app, as well as regulatory information.

Please note that features available in Tapo may vary by model and software version. Tapo availability may also vary by region. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual Tapo Camera experience.

Conventions

In this guide, the following convention is used:

More Info

• Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tapo.com.
• Our Technical Support and troubleshooting information can be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/.
• The setup video can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras.

Introduction

When you are away from home, there is always something you care about. This is where the smart camera functions. No matter whether your child is climbing the kitchen cabinet, or the pet is stealing snacks, the Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera helps you stay with them anytime, anywhere. Receive a notification whenever your camera detects motion and see a video clip of this motion to check everything.

• Smooth Pan and Tilt – 360° horizontal range and 114° vertical range.
• 1080p High-Definition – Capture every detail in crystal-clear Full HD definition.
• Advanced Night View – Even at night, the camera can provide a visual distance of up to 30 ft.
• Live View – Always stay with what matters most to you from anywhere, anytime.
• Two-Way Audio – Communicate with others with the built-in microphone and speaker.
• Sound and Light Alarm – Trigger light and sound effects to frighten unwanted visitors.
• Privacy Mode – Shut down the surveillance to protect your privacy.
• Sharing – Share the memorable moments with your family and friends.
• Safe Storage – Store up to 128 GB on a microSD card*, equal to 384 hours (16 days) of footage△.

*The SD card is not included in the package. △The data comes from the TP-Link laboratory.

Appearance

The Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera has a system LED that changes color according to its status, a lens, microphone, speaker, DC power port, RESET button, and a microSD card slot. Refer to below for details.

Set Up Your Camera

Follow the steps below to get started with your new camera.

Step 1. Download Tapo App

Get the Tapo app from the App Store or Google Play, or by scanning the QR code below.

Step 2. Log In

Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, create one first.

Step 3. Add Your Camera

Tap the button in the app and select your model.

Step 4. Configure Camera

Follow the app instructions to configure your camera and add it to your home network.

Step 5. Place Camera

Place your camera on a flat surface, or install it on a wall or ceiling with the provided mounting template and screws.

Note: Make sure you affix the camera base using screws before securing the camera.

• Mark Position
  Place the mounting template where you want the camera. For wall mounting, drill two holes through two circles.
• Mount Base
  Affix the camera base using the screws. For wall mounting, insert two anchors into the holes and use the screws to affix the camera base over the anchors.
• Secure Camera
  Attach the camera on the base and rotate to secure the camera.

Main Camera Controls

After you successfully set up the camera, you will see your camera listed on the home page. You can view and manage your camera from anywhere at any time with the Tapo app.

Home Page

This page lists all the cameras you’ve added and you can view them directly and manage them easily. Tap the camera or go to Camera Preview > Manage to enter the Live View page.

Live View

• Talk or Voice Call: Communicate with loved ones
• Pan & Tilt: Rotate your camera to monitor every angle of your room
• Privacy Mode: Enable to temporarily shut down the surveillance for privacy
• Alarm: Turn on to get noticed when motion detected
• Playback & Memory: Check all recordings and saved moments

Camera Settings

On the Live View page, tap to enter the Camera Settings page. You can change the settings of your camera to meet various needs, such as changing your camera name, customizing detection settings and recording schedules, turning on or off notifications, setting activity zones, etc.

Me

On this page, you can edit your account, quickly check the memorable moments you saved, or find the FAQs and other features related to the Tapo app.

Pan & Tilt Control

On the Live View page, tap to enter the control page. Tap on the Pan & Tilt panel to control your camera’s move.

• Pan & Tilt Settings: Tap to set how many degrees the camera will move per tap of the Pan & Tilt.
• Vertical Cruise: Persistently move up and down.
• Horizontal Cruise: Persistently move from left to right.
• Mark Position: Tap to mark your current position, and then you can quickly rotate your camera to the marked direction with just a tap.

Motion Detection

With motion detection, the Tapo app alerts you of activity that matters and sends notifications straight to you when motion is detected. Insert a microSD card to record the clips when motion is detected. Otherwise, you can only receive the notifications.

Note: Initialize the SD card on the app before using it.

• Go to the Camera Settings page and tap Detection & Alerts to customize its current detection settings.

• On the Detection & Alerts page, enable the Motion Detection function. It’s recommended to enable the Notifications function to receive motion detection messages.

• Customize Camera Alarm settings. Choose the Alarm Type (Sound/Light) and Alarm Sound (Siren/Tone), and set the Alarm Schedule as needed.

• Customize Activity Zones and the camera will only detect motion in custom zones. The entire view is covered by default

• Adjust Motion Sensitivity (Low/Normal/High) as needed. Increased sensitivity results in more recordings and notifications

• After editing the detection settings for the camera, you can set the Recording Schedule for the motion detection.

• On the Live View page, tap to find all recordings. The orange sections are recordings for motion detection.

Note: The microSD card is needed for recordings. Initialize the SD card on the app before using it.

24-hour Recordings

The microSD card is needed for 24-hour recording and it’s suggested to initialize the SD card on the app before using it.

• On the Live View page, tap to enter the Camera Settings page.

• Toggle on to enable the microSD Recording function and set the Recording Schedule for Continuous Recording (24-hour Recording) as needed.

• On the Live View page, tap to find all recordings. The blue sections mean continuous recording.

Note: The microSD card is needed for recordings. Initialize the SD card on the app before using it.

Privacy Mode

On the Live View page, tap to enable the Privacy Mode. When enabled, streaming and recording functions will be temporarily disabled to protect your privacy.

Authentication

FCC compliance information statement

• Product Name: Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
• Model Number: Tapo C200

Component Name: AC ADAPTER 
Model: T090060-2B1

Responsible Party:
TP-Link USA Corporation
Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618
Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6804
E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

We, TP-Link USA Corporation, have determined that the equipment shown above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made to the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

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